Thursday, February 29, 2024

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Australia's govt faced angry demands Thursday to name a "traitor" former politician accused by Canberra's top spy of having "sold out" the country to a foreign power. In an extraordinary revelation, director-general of security Mike Burgess said a spy team from an unidentified country had cultivated and recruited a former politician.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed bias and historical inaccuracies in the Gemini AI app's responses, admitting mistakes. Concerns include major economic upheaval, job displacement, industrial-scale disinformation, and manipulation of elections and violence. Google is working to fix the issues.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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Pakistan's anti-corruption court indicted Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Al Qadir Trust case. They were accused of obtaining cash and land for an educational institute in exchange for legal cover for misused money.

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A New York medical school will scrap tuition fees after receiving a "transformational gift" worth $1 billion from a wealthy benefactor, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine's parent organization said in a statement. "Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a transformational gift from Ruth L. Gottesman, Ed.D., Chair of the Einstein Board of Trustees and Montefiore Health System board member," the organization said in a statement late Monday.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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An altercation at an Oklahoma school bathroom resulted in the death of a non-binary student who poured water on girls who mocked them. The incident drew scrutiny, highlighting the dangers faced by transgender students and the need to address LGBTQ student rights.

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British MP Preet Gill raises concerns about transnational repression against British Sikhs by individuals connected to India. Gill questions the effectiveness of measures implemented by the security minister, Tom Tugendhat, to combat this issue. Five Eyes nations have expressed concerns over the targeting of Sikh activists in the UK by individuals linked to India. Gill made these remarks during the home office oral questions in the House of Commons.

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Prompt police intervention saved a young girl in an Arabic calligraphy dress from a mob in Lahore’s busy Ichra Bazaar on Sunday. The mob had accused her of blasphemy. The situation turned ugly as more than 300 people forced the woman into a nearby restaurant and demanded she remove the dress.

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China President Xi Jinping’s trillion-dollar trade and infrastructure Belt and Road Initiative will be investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection amid corruption allegations and debt traps. The CCDI, led by Li Xi, will prioritize system reforms, integrity, and the establishment of judicial organs.

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

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Governor Kristi Noem and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy tied in a straw poll for Donald Trump's running mate. Trump won the presidential poll overwhelmingly. Tulsi Gabbard, Stefanik, and Tim Scott also received votes. Trump's campaign and advisers are discussing potential contenders for the role of running mate.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

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Former US president Donald Trump emerged as the winner of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, defeating his last GOP rival, Nikki Haley, the former governor of the state. The Associated Press declared Trump's victory as soon as the polls closed. Despite Trump's recent success in the primary, Nikki Haley, the former UN ambassador and governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, remains committed to continuing her campaign until Super Tuesday on March 5th.

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Chinese startup 01.AI, founded by Kai-Fu Lee, relies on Meta's LLaMA for its AI system, highlighting China's lag in generative AI. The country's reliance on US AI systems raises concerns about national security and its innovation model.

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The Indian consulate in Seattle has raised concerns with US authorities regarding the decision of the local prosecutor to not pursue criminal charges against a police officer, Kevin Dave, responsible for the death of an Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula. The Seattle City Attorney's office will review the case.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

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Global anti-money laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said Friday that it had removed the United Arab Emirates from its "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring, while Kenya and Namibia were added. FATF head Raja Kumar said that Kenya and Namibia suffered deficiencies in their anti-money laundering systems and that action plans had been developed to remedy them.

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The US and EU imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny. The sanctions target officials connected to Navalny's death, firms contributing to the war effort, and companies supporting Russia's military. G7 allies imposed a price cap on Russian oil.

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Ukraine said Friday it had shot down an A-50U Russian spy plane over the Sea of Azov, and shared a map appearing to show it had crashed over southern Russia. "Another valuable Russian A-50U aircraft was shot down over the Sea of Azov," Ukrainian military intelligence said in a post on social media.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Navigating the moon's harsh environment presents significant challenges for spacecraft design, compounded by the difficulty of replicating lunar conditions on Earth for testing purposes. Unlike NASA in the 1960s, private companies lack comparable resources, facing the obstacle of limited funding. Moreover, the absence of recent lunar missions means that 21st-century engineers and companies have little to no experience in moonshot projects. .

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US officials investigated potential links between Mexican President Lopez Obrador, drug cartels, and Mexican advisers. The US government shelved the inquiry due to little interest in pursuing allegations against a top ally.

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Britain urged to have difficult conversations with India over buying oil from Russia due to anger over Alexei Navalny's death. Lord Jeremy Purvis criticizes India for dealing with a 'govt of thugs' and calls for sanctions. Dame Margaret Hodge highlights a loophole allowing Russia to profit from UK's tax revenue.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Lawyers argue Julian Assange should face espionage charges for soliciting, stealing, and publishing classified US govt documents, putting innocent lives at risk. Assange's lawyers ask UK high court for new appeal in his last-ditch bid to stop extradition to the US.

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Donald Trump compares his criminal indictments to the circumstances of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, blaming politics and suggesting the US is turning into a communist country. He bemoans Navalny's death, blames President Joe Biden and the White House, and mentions the Kremlin leader. Trump discusses the topic during a Fox News Channel town hall in South Carolina.

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham temporarily halted IVF treatments after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that cryopreserved embryos are considered children. The decision has drawn criticism and concerns about the future of fertility clinics in the state.

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Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six, tearfully apologized for physically and emotionally abusing her children and was sentenced to serve up to 60 years in prison. She created a concentration camp-like setting, denied them basic needs, and caused severe injuries. Her YouTube channel had 2.5 million subscribers.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Democratic voters are exhausted and unenthusiastic about a likely Trump-Biden rematch. Democrats face erosion in their standing, funding challenges, and voter apathy. Abortion rights become a crucial issue. The significance of Trump's return is being realized. The Outrage movement highlights the challenges.

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South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said on Tuesday.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Monday that revenues from the Suez Canal had "decreased by 40 to 50 percent" so far this year due to attacks on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels. "See what is happening at our borders... with Gaza, you see the Suez Canal, which used to bring Egypt nearly $10 billion per year, (these revenues) have decreased by 40 to 50 percent and Egypt must continue to pay companies and partners," Sisi said during a conference with oil companies.

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China urges Pakistan's polarised political parties to work together and maintain stability as they form a coalition government. China supports the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and hopes to strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries.

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A shooting at a Waffle House restaurant in Indianapolis early Monday morning killed a woman and wounded five other victims, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the restaurant on Lynhurst Drive around 12:30 a.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. Police found five victims with gunshot wounds who were transported to a hospital, including a woman who died at the hospital.

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

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Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai PM, released on parole after 6 months. Fled 15 years ago after a coup. Accused of abuse of power, he was in a luxury hospital wing. Thaksin returned at dawn in tinted-windowed vehicles, accompanied by his youngest daughter, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party.

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Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party demands judicial probe into vote rigging allegations. PTI alleges Rawalpindi commissioner oversaw rigging. Inconclusive third meeting between PML-N and PPP for power-sharing formula. PTI responds to power-sharing formula. PTI calls for judicial probe.

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

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Ukraine's military commander ordered withdrawal from Avdiivka due to Russian bombardment, surrendering a military stronghold. This is the first major gain for Russian forces since May. Ukrainian forces withdrew due to firepower, overwhelming soldiers, and lack of military aid.

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Friday, February 16, 2024

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Taylor Swift contributed $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and murdered during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl triumph parade.

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Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin a second term as Pakistan's prime minister in coming days, returning to the role he had until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of last week's elections. Sharif, 72, was named by his party and coalition allies to head the nuclear-armed nation despite his elder brother and three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif winning a seat in the assembly and being favourite to be sworn in for a fourth term

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic Hawaii town of Lahaina in August rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man. As of last month, Paul Kasprzycki of Lahaina was one of three people still missing from the Aug. 8 blaze.

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Intermediaries met in Turkey to discuss Putin's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Top US officials, including Jake Sullivan, Bill Burns, and Antony Blinken, were involved in the discussions. However, the talks failed as the US insisted on Ukraine's participation.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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New York City police said on Monday six people had been shot at a subway station in the Bronx, with one person dead and another five wounded. A spokeswoman for the New York Police Department said by phone that no arrests had been made in the shooting and that it was not clear what condition the five injured people were in. Local media, citing unnamed police sources, reported the five sustained non-life threatening injuries.

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For the first time in Cognizant's history, revenue from the healthcare sector surpassed that from banking and financial services (BFSI) in the December quarter, indicating persistent weakness in financial services, which is battling with high interest rates. Cognizant's BFSI revenue for the December quarter was $1,395 million, while healthcare revenue was $1,396 million. Cognizant began revealing its sectoral income in 2002.

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Pakistan's top political leaders have yet to finalise the name of the country's new prime minister, despite negotiations lasting four days following the contentious national and provincial elections, which are widely seen as the most rigged in Pakistan's history. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) followers, however, want to see their jailed party chief, Imran Khan, back in office.

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

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Alarm bells are ringing in Washington's traditionalist foreign policy establishment and in European capitals after former president Donald Trump indicated he would throw Nato allies under the Russian bus unless they paid protection money to US.

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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) adopted Sunday a firm stand in negotiations with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by former three-time PM Nawaz Sharif, after securing third-largest number of seats in Feb 8 general elections. PPP is demanding prime ministerial position for its leader and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offering support to form a provincial govt in Punjab in return.

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Over 1,500 protesters gathered in Athens to oppose a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The conservative government sponsors the bill while some center-left lawmakers are against the bill. Religious groups organized the rally, describing the legislation as a threat to the traditional family. If passed, Greece would be the first majority Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

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Father Paolo Benanti, a Vatican and Italian government AI ethicist, navigates the intersection of technology and spirituality. Advising Pope Francis on AI ethics, he warns of potential inequality and job displacement while advocating for global governance. Benanti seeks to protect vulnerable communities and preserve dignity in the face of AI's transformative power.

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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A student was killed in Senegal political protests over the delay of a presidential election. Parliament voted to postpone the election, raising concerns about democracy. Protesters clashed with police, calling President Macky Sall a dictator. Similar protests occurred in other cities. Opposition coalition and legal challenges add to the instability. Constitutional Court, US Embassy, and ECOWAS are involved.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Prince Harry flew 5,000 miles to visit his father, King Charles III, diagnosed with cancer, but didn't meet brother William. Harry's UK visit lasted less than 24 hours, mainly seeing his father. William resumed public duties amid Kate's recovery. The brothers' rift, highlighted in Harry's memoir, stems from diverging paths and past family grievances. Healing remains uncertain.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed US special counsel Robert Hur to oversee the investigation into President Joe Biden's possession of classified documents. Biden's lawyers have cooperated with the investigation and turned over a small number of classified documents found at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.

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A spectacular drone show lit up Belfast's night sky, forming the outline of the historic RMS Titanic. Around 950 drones created the glow...

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